Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man

2x24 - Sandman Returns

Far be it from me to judge, but I gotta ask,

what the heck are you guys doing to Doc Connors' lab?

If you made it here on time, Spider-Man,

you'd already know the answer to that question.

Right, right, I forget you're new here, Doctor and Doctor Cage.

I don't really do on time.

As New York's number one super-hero

I'm usually saving the world or something.

- And today? - I was checking to see

if I was still New York's number one superhero.

Fifteen? Behind Hawkeye and Nova?

And who the heck's Squirrel Girl?

Luke didn't mention that his 'rents were redecorating the Doc's lab.

We're not trying to replace Dr. Connors. He'll be back.

Soon as we clear up his nagging case of lizardi-ness.

I'm working on it. Change of subject.

There's a lot of dangerous stuff in here that you shouldn't mess with, like...

oh, no you didn't! Andy the Android?

You like, know the story, right?

Me. Luke. Science fair.

Don't touch. Did touch.

Andy absorbs everything.

Big mess. Coulson's underwear.

Bad scene.

Think of all the dangerous lab work an indestructible

android can handle safely, if he can be trained.

That's a huge "if".

Andy? No. No. Dispose of the chemicals, remember?

Nice and easy.

Slow down or you'll get a bellyache. Do androids have bellies?

Duck!

Whoa! At least it didn't come out the other end.

How do we shut him down? There's stuff all over this lab

that will not mix well with lava-loogies.

No, not Sandman! Lock down the lab!

Everyone out and tell Fury we've got

a destroyer class event happening in his basement!

Don't even try it, Sandman.

I'll have Fury fire us into space before I let you out of this lab.

Even though you just put out the fire and saved everyone?

I just wanted to help. Did I do okay?

You did great, actually.

Sandman pulled a hero move. You as confused as I am?

Aw, gross.

Excuse me.

Sandman saved us?

Shortly after his capture, we started working with the Sandman.

Working with how?

I thought he was all loco in the sandbox.

Flint Marko is emotionally unstable because of his physical condition, yes.

We're trying to rehabilitate him.

Hmm. Villain rehabilitation. That's a reality show I'd watch.

It had a glowing cube and those Avengers wouldn't let me have it!

Tissue?

I have trust issues.

Whatever you're doing, looks like it's working.

Sandman helped my folks big time today.

We're considering making him a candidate in the SHIELD training program.

Um, the last time we fought him, he nearly trashed Manhattan.

If Sandman touches the ground,

doesn't the whole city become his weapon?

We should give him a chance.

What? Isn't that what we're all about?

Bringing out great power potential in people?

I think we can teach him. Shape him into...

A really killer Sand Castle? Literally "killer".

A hero. Maybe even part of the team.

Although your bucket head would come in handy for the shaping part.

- Part of the team? Sandman? - I don't know.

One good day doesn't make him a good guy.

Well, excuse me.

I thought we were in the business of helping people.

Spider-Man... Peter! Why are you so interested in Sandman?

Because we're the good guys?

Because we can't just keep him locked up forever?

Because I just want a win, you know?

Just one.

Doc Connors was trying to do something good

and lost himself to the Lizard.

I couldn't help him but,

maybe Flint Marko is the one we can save.

Maybe he is, but are you the one to save him?

I don't know, but I bet it'll be better than your little field trip.

What's that gonna look like?

30 SHIELD agents waiting to zap him at the first sign of trouble?

200, actually.

That won't do anything for his self-esteem.

Shadow us, but let me take him into the field. I can do it.

With great power comes great responsibility

and great consequences if it all goes bad.

It's on you, leader. But we do it my way.

Green suits you.

"Green. Suit. You." Get it?

It's my containment suit.

Helps me keep my thoughts... stable.

- Stable is good. We like stable. - The suit limits his power,

and if there's any issue you can immobilize him with this.

We don't talk about "mmobilizingway" in front of the andmansay.

Spider-Man, I know what the suit does.

It's okay. Trust is something I'm going to have to earn.

- This is happening? - It is, and thanks for your support.

But...

Ignore them. They're jealous of the suit. Shall we?

You... you're really taking my side instead of your friends'?

It's not either/or.

Help me prove that people can change if they want to,

and we'll all be hanging in no time.

But first, baby steps... or baby swings.

Operation walkabout is a go.

- How does it feel, Sand... - It feels great.

To stretch my limbs, to touch the ground.

And call me Flint, please. Trying to move past the old "Sandman".

All right, Flint.

A SHIELD installation is under attack.

Break off your play date, let our agents take Marko.

Okay, that's opportunity knocking for you, Flint.

Time to prove yourself to Fury. Let's go play hero.

I... I don't think it's a good idea.

They say I have anger issues.

So don't get angry. I saw how you handled the lab accident.

This could show SHIELD you're ready for more than a walk in the park.

If you think I'm ready, let's do it.

You guns are useless!

Nothing will stop Swarm from feeding on your tech!

Good catch.

Okay, that's Swarm as in 'a Swarm of tiny robots'.

He eats technology and makes it a part of himself.

- Huh? - And he hates me.

- Spider-Man? I hate you! - See?

- Now guess what's in the warehouse. - SHIELD technology?

Bingo! We can take Swarm out together.

- Just stay calm. Be the beach. - Right.

Hey!

This is not doing it my way.

It's Swarm. We can handle him.

You mean Swarm who eats tech.

And Sandman is sporting the latest in SHIELD tech.

Maybe I didn't think this one all the way through.

Ya think?

Flint! Make sure you keep them at a distance.

Don't want him snagging your nice new threads.

Don't worry, I can handle them.

Let's not get cocky.

Drive them over to the corner and I'll web them in.

Let me finish it!

Your suit! He'll devour the tech like tech candy.

Spider-Man! My suit!

It'll be okay, Flint. Just stay focused.

Flint!

He's in pain. Get him out of that suit.

You do and Fury's gonna break your webs right before Sandy takes over the city.

Thanks for not helping.

- What do you say we take off the leash? - No! What if I...

What if you get zapped into dust? Gah!

I trust you.

- Flint, can we finish this? - With pleasure!

I knew you had hero potential.

- They pop like bubble wrap! - Victory cackle?

- Hey, Flint, we're done here. - We will be.

And the name's... Sandman!

Uh.

You told me so. Oh, boy.

Hey, Flint, we got him.

You can stop.

- Hey, Sandman, chill out. - Huh? Hm?

I'm... I'm sorry. Sometimes...

Your thoughts get a little unstable?

Got it under control, or should we call it off?